CBC: The Trouble with Fake Guns

[whisper_kill]

I think that the direction Brian and his group are taking with aligning themselves with the real steel guys is the way to go. Airsofters in general don't have much of a voice at the higher levels... but align yourself with the folks who do, and it gives you greater power to affect change.

[Cobrajr122]

well, its going to air in about 15 mins. We will finially get to see the full story, hopefully it will be better then we are expecting >_<

[Lisa]

I'm watching the nfld broad cast now. very sensational and makes politicians look like they don't know anything and aren't doing anything. I expect some knee jerk reaction over this,

[mechmike]

doesn't look good to me:banghead:

[Gerkraz]

Just watched it.

I think that Brian did a good job of showing the recreational side of it, stating personal rights. I'm very happy we have someone so credible to be the "face" of airsoft in the media.

Overall, I think the report was pretty balanced. I don't disagree with anything that was said; they were mostly just stating facts.

[Cobrajr122]

Originally Posted by Gerkraz

Just watched it.

I think that Brian did a good job of showing the recreational side of it, stating personal rights. I'm very happy we have someone so credible to be the "face" of airsoft in the media.

Overall, I think the report was pretty balanced. I don't disagree with anything that was said; they were mostly just stating facts.

I have pretty much the same reaction, they did explain that what was shown was recreational - I just wish she talked about the respect we show our 'toys' and the strict rules and discouragement against use in public.

[Ripper75]

Originally Posted by Gerkraz

Just watched it.

I think that Brian did a good job of showing the recreational side of it, stating personal rights. I'm very happy we have someone so credible to be the "face" of airsoft in the media.

Overall, I think the report was pretty balanced. I don't disagree with anything that was said; they were mostly just stating facts.

Good to hear. I'll probably have to wait until it's finished airing to watch it online, as I don't have satellite at the moment

[Kingly]

not good.

[Danke]

Originally Posted by Lisa

makes politicians look like they don't know anything and aren't doing anything.

Now how hard is that, really?

[kalnaren]

Just watched it. I think it was about as "balanced" as anything you can expect from CBC. Could have been a lot worse. At least they showed both the police officer and Brian who suggested more licensing but not banning it.

[mcguyver]

Originally Posted by Lisa

I'm watching the nfld broad cast now. very sensational and makes politicians look like they don't know anything and aren't doing anything. I expect some knee jerk reaction over this,

Unfortunately, when politicians get caught flat-footed by the media, their response is usually quick, to do "something" rather than be seen as doing nothing.

Doing the wrong thing is always better than doing nothing. Hence the knee-jerk reactionism that we all love.

[Shirley]

8:30PM now right?

[kalnaren]

I watched it an hour ago.. but yea, it should e on now.

[Shirley]

Okay it's on. it's pretty stupid.
Anything far away that is 18 feet away looks like a real pistol anyways. How can you test it like that?

[Shirley]

LOL Amano, Steve, JR was caught on film..
So who's that blonde chick..